What's Austin taste like?

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What's Austin taste like?

I'm spending 3 nights in downtown Austin in mid-October and would love to know which restaurants you would steer me to for dinner? I'm looking for fantastic food, with an Austin spin. I like fine dining, but would like to know which places can teach me what Austin tastes like.

I've heard by more than one person that The Salt Lick is a must...but other than that, I'm unclear. I've been looking at Uchiko, Parkside, Barley Swine, Sullivan's, Hudson's on the Bend, and the Shoreline Grill. Can anyone help me cull the herd?

We'll probably do mexican for lunches...but is there a great mexican place where dinner is a must?